Both the bride-to-be
and groom-to-be must sign the completed affidavit.

The signing must
be witnessed by a notary public or deputy auditor.

Pay the $62.00
fee.

The license is not
valid until the third full day after the application is filed at the Auditor's
Office. For example, if the application is filed on Monday, the first
day it can be used is Thursday. Marriage Licenses are void if not solemnized
within 60 days of the valid date.

If you file your application
by mail, please mail it early enough to allow sufficient processing and
return mail time. Please also include a contact name, address and phone
number where you may be reached if necessary. PLEASE USE BLACK INK!

Legal age for both
bride and groom is 18 years old. If one of the applicants is 17 years
old, that applicant must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The parent or legal guardian must sign the marriage application form,
granting consent to the marriage, and must have the authority to do so.
Legal guardians must provide either an original or certified copy of the
legal guardianship documents. An applicant under 17 years of age must
have the consent of a Superior Court Judge. Such consent is indicated
by a waiver, included with the marriage application, that is signed by
the Superior Court Judge.

Who is authorized
to perform marriages?

State law prescribes
who can marry. Under RCW 26.04.050, active and retired justices of the
supreme court, judges of the court of appeals, judges of the superior
courts, superior court commissioners, any regularly licensed or ordained
minister or any priest of any church or religious denomination, and judges
of courts of limited jurisdiction may perform marriages.